If you have an audition or workshop coming up and need new material to practice with, this is just the right place for you. Find dozens of TV and film acting monologues — both female and male — as well as scenes curated by Michelle Danner Acting Studio.
You’ll find a wide variety of genres, styles, and time periods to choose from. Simply find a script that matches the performance you want to deliver and begin rehearsing!
Scene Directory for Actors
Why Is Scene Work so Important?
Acting is all about relationships. You have to connect with the actors on stage, with your character, and with yourself to tell a great story. A truly compelling performance comes from within — when you’re living the character, not just voicing them.
This only comes with practice. Even if you are receiving regular bookings as an actor, make sure you’re putting some time into independent scene-work outside of your paid opportunities. This could be for an acting class, creating new demo reels or simply a private acting collective with some of your peers.
Acting monologues, like the ones listed below, are an excellent device to refine your craft and come up with unique choices that you can mentally file away for your next cold read.
Monologues & Scene Scripts
Monologues
Male Monologues
NIGHT ON EARTH – Jim Jarmusch monologue
I HATE HAMLET – Paul Rudnick monologue
BLACK HAWK DOWN – Male monologue
DEAD POETS SOCIETY – Mr. Keating monologue
JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO – Joe monologue
JURASSIC PARK – Dr. Ian Malcolm monologue
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION – Paul monologue
THE SOCIAL NETWORK – Mark Zuckerberg monologue
THE SOCIAL NETWORK – Sean monologue
TRAINSPOTTING – Rent Boy monologue
BIRD MAN OF ALCATRAZ – Gomez monologue
BEFORE SUNRISE – Jesse monologue
BRIEF INTERVIEWS WITH HIDEOUS MEN – Ryan monologue
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS – Male monologue
ALMOST FAMOUS – Lester monologue
SKYLIGHT – David Hare monologue
TAXI DRIVER – Travis Bickel monologue
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES – Mr. Halloway monologue
HAROLD AND MAUDE Harold monologue
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES – Joe Clay monologue
MY LIFE AS A DOG – Male monologue
Female Monologues
ERIN BROKOVICH – Erin monologue
EVE’S BAYOU – Mozelle monologue
FREAKY FRIDAY – Anna monologue
CAN’T HARDLY WAIT – Denis monologue
BLOOD DIAMOND – Female monologue
AS GOOD AS IT GETS – Carol monologue
RACHEL GETTING MARRIED- Female monologue
THE LIBERTINE- Female monologue
THE KING OF COMEDY – Marsha monologue
MOONSTRUCK – Loretta monologue
TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY – Nina Mitchell monologue
AFTER THE FALL – Helga monologue
AM I BLUE – Beth Henley monologue
KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN – Molina monologue
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES – Kirstie Clay monologue
BUTTERFIELD EIGHT HAPPY – Female monologue
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES – Ruth monologue
ROMEO MUST DIE – Trish monologue
SLIDING DOORS – Female monologue
THE ACCUSED – Female monologue
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN – Female monologue
THE FISHER KING – Anne monologue
CRUEL INTENTIONS – Kathryn monologue
Develop Your Craft at Michelle Danner Acting Studio
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